Madrid to Barcelos Train & Bus Tickets

Train or bus? What recent searches show

Fares and timetables seen in recent TransitScanner searches for Madrid to Barcelos, side by side.

No recent train fares were seen for this route; search a date to check.

Last checked 26 Oct 2026. This is what searches saw, not a live quote: fares change, and the price at the seller's checkout is the one that counts.

Madrid to Barcelos: what to expect

Madrid and Barcelos are about 431 kilometres apart. TransitScanner compares the train and bus options sold on this route across many sellers, so fares, journey times and companies can be seen side by side.

This is an international route from Spain to Portugal. Carry valid travel documents (passport or EU ID card where applicable) for border checks. At 431 km this is a medium-distance journey.

Fares are asked of the sellers on every search; the price at their checkout is the one that counts.

How to find cheap Madrid–Barcelos tickets

• Book early: fares often rise as the departure date approaches.
• In recent searches Wednesday was the cheapest weekday on average (about €28.97, across 2 days).
• Use the multi-date scanner to find the cheapest day in a week or month.
• Compare direct and connecting options: a change can be cheaper, a direct journey is usually quicker.

FAQ: Madrid to Barcelos

How long does the journey from Madrid to Barcelos take?
In recent searches the typical journey took about 13 h 45 min by bus (median of the journeys seen, last checked 26 Oct 2026).

What is the cheapest ticket from Madrid to Barcelos?
The lowest fare seen recently is €23.47 by bus (FlixBus), for travel on 25 Nov 2026 (seen 26 Oct 2026). Wednesday was the cheapest weekday on average in these searches (about €28.97). Fares change daily: search your date to compare current train and bus prices.

Which companies sell tickets from Madrid to Barcelos?
Recent searches showed journeys sold by FlixBus.